BOOK NOW: DJ GRANDMASTER FLASH + HORACE ANDY + ALEXANDER O'NEAL + MANOREXIA + LOADS MORE AT THE JAZZ CAFE!

BOOK NOW: DJ GRANDMASTER FLASH + HORACE ANDY + ALEXANDER O'NEAL + MANOREXIA + LOADS MORE AT THE JAZZ CAFE!

THIS WEEK Maktube Productions & Line Rindvig presents The Narcicyst and Omar Offendum Mon 11 Feb The Narcicyst is more than just a rapper. With just under a decade of music under his belt, he recently established a multi-media company, The Medium, an amalgamation of multi-media artists of the Arab Diaspora all serving one goal, education through the arts. Joining him live at the Jazz Cafe is Omar Offendum, the Syrian-American hip-hop artist who is currently hard at work on several new projects while touring to promote his solo release 'SyrianamericanA'. ticketmaster Jocelyn Brown + Enrico Delves Thu 14 , Fri 15 & Sat 16 Feb (SOLD OUT) Jocelyn Brown is a woman with a powerful, soul shaking voice that reaches out with extended arms and engulfs your musical desires. Known for her vocal sample in Snap's number one "I Got the Power", Jocelyn's latest material demonstrates her ability to diversify her talents, since she produces it herself with collaborations from other talented UK and US producers and musicians. Don't miss her live in London! ticketmaster JUST ANNOUNCED Horace Andy Sun 7 Apr   DJ Grandmaster Flash Sat 20 Apr (SOLD OUT) Mon 22 Apr (new date added due to huge demand) One of Jamaica's most distinguished and beloved reggae vocalists, Horace Andy, is live at the Jazz Cafe this April. Blessed with one of the most distinctive voices on the island, his classic recordings from the '70s remain crucial listening, while his more recent work with trip-hop heroes Massive Attack introduced the singer to an entire new generation of devoted fans.   Jazz Café is proud to present the Grammy nominated, award winning, Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame inductee: Grandmaster Flash. During hip-hop's nearly 30-year history, few names have become as well known to music lovers across the globe as that of Grandmaster Flash. Not only is he responsible for inventing hip-hop, but his pioneering use of the turntables make him the first DJ to play the turntables as a musical instrument. With thirty awards under his belt, it is easy to see why this man is such an icon and great inspiration to many around the globe. ticketmaster   ticketmaster   Live UK Music presents Drizabone Soul Family Thu 4 Apr   Soulgigs.com presents Tweet Sat 25 & Sun 26 May Originally coming to prominence in the 1990's with the worldwide smash 'Real Love', Drizabone Soul Family are now led by founder Billy Freeman, with two new principal vocalists on the project - Anneka Johnson and Nataya. The debut album on UK soul label Dome Records (home of Incognito and Beverley Knight ) received rave reviews and has included two singles which have been playlisted on Radio 2. The band's latest album, 'The Recipe Of Life' was released in September and they hit the Jazz Cafe with a full live band performance this April!   Tweet burst on the music scene in 2002 with a boldness and sensuality that made people quickly pay attention. Her first single, "Oops (Oh My)" climbed to the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop charts and made the industry take notice with her sultry lyrics and hypnotic voice. Having taken some time out to be a mum, she returns with a new album "Simply Tweet" and is live at the Jazz Cafe this May. ticketmaster   ticketmaster FORTHCOMING   Mean Fiddler in association with Asterios and the Bureau Export presents Orelsan Tue 19 Feb   Eastside presents Toploader Wed 20 Feb Don't miss the debut UK show from the French hip hop superstar. Orelsan aka Aurelien Cotentin is France's biggest hip hop artist. He became famous with his first album called "Raelsan", and second album "Le chant des Sirenes" is the confirmation and recognition of his talent. Catch Orelsan live at the Jazz Café with his mix of hip hop, electro sounds with sharp lyrics. Last year saw the return of triple platinum selling band, Toploader, with their third studio album "Only Human". The album saw the band create a more mature sound, which drew much praise from critics, with Mojo Magazine proclaiming "Their best album yet!". The band is currently in the studio writing and a further single from 'Only Human' is scheduled for release later in 2012/3. They return to the Jazz Cafe in January! ticketmaster   ticketmaster   Shlomo & the Lip Factory Thurs 21 & Fri 22 Feb   Alexander O'Neal Fri 22 & Sat 23 Mar Internationally acclaimed human beatboxer and World Loopstation Champion Shlomo presents his latest vocal project Shlomo and the Lip Factory, an all-vocal band of 7 brilliant beatboxers and singers. Performing an inspiring mixture of soulful improvisations and all-vocal renditions of classic tunes by everyone from Stevie Wonder to Paul Simon and the Prodigy, Shlomo and the Lip Factory are a force to be reckoned with. Don't miss them.   One of the finest soul vocalists, Alexander O'Neal takes to the stage for 2 nights at the Jazz Cafe. The early eighties saw Alexander begin his solo career as a vocalist; with his first UK top 10 smash "Saturday Love" along with solid R&B classics such as "A Broken Heart Could Mend", "Criticize" and "If You Were Here Tonight" gracing the charts. His latest album "5 Questions" is out now and he's live in London this March! ticketmaster   ticketmaster   Big Daddy Kane Wed 24 & Thu 25 Apr   Manorexia Thu 9 May Don't miss legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane as he makes his debut performance at the Jazz Cafe this April. Kane has undisputedly defined the term "lyricist" in the world of hip-hop. Along with the vocal ingenuity he brought to the genre, during a career which spans nearly 25 years he's received several gold albums and endless music accolades including a Grammy award. Get your tickets today!   JG Thirwell's Manorexia started life as an electronic project and has now evolved into a mulit-tentacled beast taking in violins, viola, cello, piano, percussion and laptop. Ranging from sombre, oppressive drone works to lopsided syncopation, the overriding effect is bleak, cinematic what saves it from being pastiche is Thirwell's imagination and obvious delight in composing and producing. ticketmaster   ticketmaster CLUB SESSIONS / DRINKS OFFERS EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 10:30PM £2.40 DRINK SPECIALS I Love the 80s vs I Love the 90s EVERY SATURDAY 80s DISCO / 90s POP / INDIE ROCK TICKETWEB Over:Load Fri 1 Mar hip hop / r&b / grime / garage / dubstep ticketmaster Supa Dupa Fly Fri 8 Mar HIP HOP / R&B / FUNK ticketmaster Antics Fri 15 Feb HIP HOP / DUBSTEP / BREAKS & FUNK FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE BARFLY Fimber Bravo Camden Barfly / Thu 19 Mar Hailing from Trinidad, award winning steel pan maestro Fimber Bravo is a phenomenon. Bravo was one of the founder members of the 20th Century Steel Band, whose record 'Heaven & Hell' became a hip-hop touch stone, referenced by Doug E Fresh, Soul II Soul, J-Lo and many more amongst the hip hop fraternity. A collaborator with Hot Chip, Fimber Bravo is one of the most influential exponents of the steel drum in contemporary music. For his new album 'Con-Fusion', Fimber has called upon a stellar cast of production collaborators: Hot Chip, Tom Hopkins, Jonnie Wilkes & James Savage from Optimo/Naum Gabo, Zongamin and Mickey Moonlight. The lead single 'Life After Doomsday' co-written and co-produced by Zongamin is typical of the albums fusion of contemporary production and Fimber's life affirming music - don't miss him live at The Barfly! ticketweb 1995 Camden Barfly / Thu 21 Mar Spearhead of a new French rap generation which knows draws from its roots whilst forging ahead, 1995 delivers their eagerly awaited first album "Paris Sud Minute" After two successful EPs and hundreds of shows, the group concentrated on the recording of their first long format. The result forces the respect and refocuses on the music. 1995 even goes beyond strictly hip hop limited territory : "Jet Lag" and the Japanese influenced production, "103" instrumental track blazing far further what we're used to in the rap game... Bottom line, we have a first album that should already be a classic. Catch their debut London show here at the Barfly! ticketweb MORE AT THE JAZZ CAFE Mamas Gun Sat 23 Feb ticketmaster   Beatie Wolfe & the Pack + Tallulah Rendall Sun 24 Feb ticketmaster   Teedra Moses Fri 1, Sat 2 & Sun 3 Mar ticketmaster Simon Says Thu 7 Mar ticketmaster   The Doggett Brothers Featuring Sulene Fleming Sat 9 Mar ticketmaster   Larry Graham & Graham Central Station Sun 10, Mon 11 & Tue 12 Mar ticketmaster Roddy Woomble + Snowgoose Wed 13 Mar ticketmaster   Damage Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar ticketmaster   Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators Sun 17 Mar ticketmaster Dizraeli & The Small Gods Wed 27 Mar ticketmaster   SYLEENA JOHNSON Sat 30 & Sun 31 Mar ticketmaster   Dawn Richard Mon 15 Apr ticketmaster WIN WIN WIN FOREIGN BEGGARS Tue 12 & Wed 13 Feb (SOLD OUT) To participate in winning an official FOREIGN BEGGARS band t-shirt, simply click here to enter! Winners will be contacted by email. 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